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In reply to the discussion: Progressive Democrats aren't turning activism into election wins [View all]orange jar
(878 posts)2. Progressive vs. "progressive"
98% of my political beliefs are aligned closest with politicians like Sanders, Warren, and AOC.
Unfortunately, however, a lot of people within that "realm" have been more talk than action. I think a lot of people are getting tired of hearing righteous platitudes and want actual results that they feel are still not being met. Tweeting out dunks on other politicians, while funny, doesn't do much to help constituents who actually care about issues.
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"I'm in Portland today to get out the vote for Dr. Maxine Dexter, a physician, longtime @MomsDemand voluntee"
Cha
May 2024
#18
I think the track record of progressive candidates outside of safe Democratic seats.....
brooklynite
May 2024
#11
No, thank goodness she won that primary due to the strong left pull that...
Think. Again.
May 2024
#24
Yes, her supporters supported her rather than a more right-leaning candidate...
Think. Again.
May 2024
#27
Hillary's platform was more progressive in part because of Bernie. He knocked out the two other candidates that were
Zipgun
May 2024
#60
Democratic voters like Democrats, it's a big tent party, they want things to get done and
betsuni
May 2024
#15
How? Ads? Lawn signs? How does that force voters to vote for the candidate with the most money?
betsuni
May 2024
#46
$4.7 million was spent by outsider groups attacking Jayapal versus $1,500 (yes fifteen hundred) spent attacking Dexter
Celerity
May 2024
#28
So? Editorial endorsement May 2024: Elect Maxine Dexter in Democratic primary for 3rd Congressional District
Cha
May 2024
#31
Trone put a shit-ton of money into the Maryland Democratic Senatorial Primary, swamping the DC area airwaves.
DFW
May 2024
#41
They always blame "dark money" when they Lose.. Dr Dexter was the Best Candidate and she Won.
Cha
May 2024
#32
The far left tends to be anti liberal so most democratic leaning voters are turned off by them
JI7
May 2024
#25
I thought the accelerationists were a rightwing civil war (or doomsday, or endtimes, or rapture, or whatever) cult.
Think. Again.
May 2024
#68